Obituaries

Andrew Gillette Wyrick, Jr.

Andrew Gillette Wyrick, Jr.

Jan 23, 2026

Colonel Andrew Gillette Wyrick, Junior, USAF

Andrew Gillette Wyrick, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by his loving family.

Andy was born May 5, 1937, in Evansville, Indiana, to Andrew Sr. and Virginia Wyrick, the eldest of three children. Andy was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Marilyn Catherine Smith Wyrick,...

Alfred (Alfredo) Samuel Vedro

Alfred (Alfredo) Samuel Vedro

Mar 27, 2026

Alfred S. Vedro (Alfredo), 90, of Atlantic Beach FL, passed away on March 27, 2026. He was born on August 15, 1935 in Trenton, NJ.

In his own words …

His given name was alfredo, after his grandfather in the Italian tradition, and duly registered by the midwife who attended his birth. His mother legally changed it to Alfred because she didn’t...

Georgia J. White

Georgia J. White

Apr 16, 2026

Georgia J. White of Jacksonville Beach, FL., passed away on April 16, 2026. Please check back for the full obituary. 

Martha Ecker Deen

Martha Ecker Deen

Apr 13, 2026

Martha Ecker Deen, 96, passed away on April 13, 2026, in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Martha was born on March 23, 1930 in Athens, GA, to Joseph Thomas Ecker and Martha Holliday Ecker. She grew up in Athens, attending Athens High School. She had one brother, Harry Allen Ecker. Martha married Hugh Gordon Deen on June 9, 1950, in Athens, GA.

Martha received...

Renee Clark Sherer

Renee Clark Sherer

Apr 12, 2026

Renee Clark Sherer, age 75, of St. Marys, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. Renee was born on April 22, 1950, to Greeley and Julia Clark of Johnson City, Tennessee. She grew up in Johnson City and graduated from Science Hill High School in 1968. Renee attended Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina for two...

Patricia Warren Carbo

Patricia Warren Carbo

Apr 12, 2026

Patricia Warren Carbo (née Sterling) of Neptune Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on Sunday, April 12, following a brief battle with multiple myeloma.

Patricia, known to many as Pat, was born in Detroit, Michigan and spent much of her early life in the Midwest. She attended Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. During her college years, she...

Donald Jerome Haygood

Donald Jerome Haygood

Apr 10, 2026

USAF Retired Chief Master Sergeant Donald Jerome Haygood, 86, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away after a brief illness on April 10, 2026.

Born on June 28, 1939, in Cordele, Georgia, Don proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 30 years, enlisting in 1958 and retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant. While stationed in England, he met the...

Larry Edward Smith

Larry Edward Smith

Apr 6, 2026

Larry Edward Smith, 77, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on the evening of April 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Larry was born on June 28, 1948, in Waco, Texas, to Dean Smith and Faye Montgomery. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances Smith, née Ardizzone; his children, Brian Smith (Sundown) and Lisa Jones; and...

Gayle Barrett

Gayle Barrett

Apr 5, 2026

Gayle Kinser Barrett, 79, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, following her incredibly valiant battle to extend her life.

Gayle was born in a Washington, DC area hospital on March 11, 1947 and was a native of Indian Head, MD. She was a member of the Lackey High School graduating class of 1965. 

Gayle relocated to Jacksonville, FL in 1980. 

She...

Paula Jean Givler

Paula Jean Givler

Apr 2, 2026

Paula Jean Givler, 54, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, passed away on April 2nd, leaving behind a legacy of love, connection, and a life lived fully and vibrantly. Born in Berlin, New Hampshire, Paula brought her warmth, energy, and unmistakable spirit everywhere she went.

Paula was a devoted mother to her daughter, Tamara, who was the center of her world and will...

Raymond Ketcham

Raymond Ketcham

Apr 1, 2026

Captain Raymond Ketcham, US Navy, Ret. passed away at the age of 100 on April 1, 2026 at the Vicar's Health Center in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Ray was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 14, 1926 and raised by his mother Greta Petterson and his Uncle Nils Petterson, both immigrants from Sweden. He grew up in Bay Ridge Brooklyn...

Camran Henry Fivek

Camran Henry Fivek

Apr 1, 2026

CAMRAN HENRY FIVEK, 38, of Jacksonville, FL, died suddenly in a tragic car accident in the early morning hours of April 1st, 2026. He and another driver were standing on the shoulder of a highway when a car swerved into both men, killing them instantly. There was no pain or suffering which is a blessing and a relief to us....

Lawrence Richard Magner

Lawrence Richard Magner

Mar 30, 2026

Lawrence “Larry” Richard Magner, age 92, a proud member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1957 and a distinguished Navy Captain, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026.

Born in Dallas, Texas in 1933, Larry was the youngest of four brothers, growing up in a lively household that helped shape his steady character, sharp wit, and lifelong sense of...

JoAnne Howell Young

JoAnne Howell Young

Mar 30, 2026

JoAnne Howell Young, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Asheville after a long battle with dementia. JoAnne was born in Hartwell, Georgia, on Oct. 13, 1938, to the late Lenora Greenway Howell and Paul Emmett Howell. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 37 years, Daniel Sharp Young.

JoAnne was a high school...

Barbara June Morrison

Barbara June Morrison

Mar 29, 2026

Barbara June Morrison (nee Nickelson)—known to family and friends as Bobbi, 90, passed away on March 29, 2026. Born January 14, 1936, she grew up on a farm in rural Southeast Missouri, where she developed the warmth, resilience, and strong work ethic that shaped her life.

Barbara’s working life took her to positions across Missouri and New Jersey. For many years...

Paul Martin Hardison

Paul Martin Hardison

Mar 29, 2026

Paul Martin Hardison, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on March 29, 2026, surrounded by family. He lived a life rich with family, friendship, service to others, and a fervent enthusiasm that propelled him into every new pursuit.

Born in Washington, D.C. to the late Rev. James and Mary Hardison, Paul grew up in Florida and developed an early love...

Marsha Holmes

Marsha Holmes

Mar 28, 2026

Marsha Maria Evans Holmes, 77, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, was born on January 12, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland, at Union Memorial Hospital. She passed away on March 28, 2026.

Marsha was the daughter of the late Meredith Milton Evans and Thelma Aurora Wynn Evans. She was raised in Turner Station, Maryland where she attended Turner Elementary School. She was the...

Robert Coleman Walker

Robert Coleman Walker

Mar 27, 2026

Robert Coleman Walker (Bob) was in his home with his wife and son by his side, as he gently passed away on Friday morning, March 27, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born in Mobile, Alabama to Edward and Venita Walker. After the loss of his mother, at age one, he was raised by his grandmother in Mobile....

Janice "Jan" Lorraine Futrell Young

Janice "Jan" Lorraine Futrell Young

Mar 21, 2026

Janice “Jan” Lorraine Futrell Young, 87

A beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, FL.

Jan was born in Ithaca, NY in 1938 but spent most of her childhood in North Carolina. She attended Stetson University and met the love of her life, Bill Young, at the fountain. They married in June 1958...

Alan Richard Mowbray

Alan Richard Mowbray

Mar 20, 2026

Alan Richard Mowbray, 74, passed peacefully on March 20, 2026, after battling LMS cancer for two years. He is survived by his loving wife, Teresa, stepson Dariby (Sara) Hynum, grandchildren (Lucy, Luke), siblings Bob (Carlene) Mowbray, Cecilia (Carlos) Quintana, John (Amy) Mowbray, and niece and nephews Aarin, Benjamin, Jacob and David Mowbray.

The devoted son of Melvin and Mary Mowbray, Alan...